Do you take geometry in sophomore year?
You can still take the regular geometry your sophomore year, and if you’re up for the challenge, take both AP Math and AP Computer Science junior year. Colleges will be so impressed if you take that route. However, it’s totally your preference.
Does sophomore year matter to colleges?
Sophomore and Junior years are the essential years for college applications. Senior year is incomplete when the colleges are evaluating you. Early action/decision is done prior to any senior year grades and regular admission cycle only gets your senior year mid-year grades.
Will colleges look at my sophomore grades?
While most admissions officers will not simply forgive low freshman year grades, they will be more understanding of them than they will be of low grades in upper-level coursework. Your child’s sophomore, junior, and senior year coursework is more predictive of your child’s ability to succeed in college courses.
What classes should a sophomore in college take?
Math, science, and English classes will most likely be required by your school. But if you’re serious about college prep, you may want to be thinking about getting into advanced or honors classes.
Do you have to take Geometry in college?
Both the UC and California State University require three years of high school math but recommend four as part of the A-G courses that students must take to be eligible for admission. Historically, that typically includes Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2, which often leads to Calculus.
Does your sophomore GPA matter?
Yes, your grades and extracurriculars do matter, but they are not held to the same standard as your performance junior and senior years. Admissions committees understand that students are entering high school at 13 or 14 years old and can’t be expected to earn a 4.8 GPA or score a congressional internship right away.